Read o. henry's story, "the last leaf", and compare its themes of sacrifice and irony with "the gift of the magi". your essay should be at least 4-5 paragraphs in length. be sure to: include an introduction; use evidence from the sources to support your explanation; and include a conclusion. your essay will be graded on the following criteria: begin your introduction with a creative hook, then mention the stories (author and titles) and themes you will write about. lastly, write a thesis statement stating your claim, or opinion. your claim should focus on the themes of the book and how the author develops it. 1. the writer grabs readers' attention with a hook such as an interesting fact, a bit of dialogue, a vivid description, or a relevant quotation. 2. the writer provides background information about the stories before making the claim. 3. the writer's claim considers a theme of the stories and how this theme is developed by the author. 4. the writer establishes and maintains a formal style and persuasive tone. 5. the writer's spelling is correct throughout the writing and citations. punctuation is correct. compare and contrast select highlighting color:

Read the excerpt from part 2 of the odyssey. what theme is supported by the excerpt? 1. it is important to see new sights. 2. people should indulge their curiosities. 3. it is wise to follow the counsel of trusted friends. 4. people should trust their instincts.

Which syllable is stressed with the word retribution

What theme is the main theme of this excerpt from the metal pig by hans christian andersen? in the garden of the grand duke's palace under the roof of one of the wings were a thousand roses bloom in winter, a little ragged boy had been sitting the whole day long. the boy might serve as a type of italy lovely and smiling and yet suffering. he was hungry and thirsty but no one gave him anything and when it became dark and they were about to close the gardens, the porter turned him out. a long time he stood musing on the bridge which crosses the arno and looking at the glittering stars that were reflected in the water which flowed between him and the wonderful marble bridge trinita. he then walked away towards the metal pig, half note down, clasped it with his arms, and, putting his mouth to the shining snout, drink deep droughts of the fresh water. close-by lay a few salad leaves into chestnuts, which register for his supper. no one was in the street but himself. it belonged only to him. he boldly seated himself on the pig's back, leaned forward so that his curly head could rest on the head of the animal, and, before he was aware, fell asleep. it was midnight. the metal pig raised himself gently, and the boy heard him say quite distinctly, hold tight little boy, for i am going to run, and way he started for most wonderful ride first they arrived at the p as the del granduca and the metal horse which bears the dukes statue made allowed